Current Affairs Quiz – December 2025

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) asked all Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to nominate teachers for the National Mission for Mentoring (NMM). National Mission for Mentoring (NMM) is a flagship scheme of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It connects Mentors (guides) with Mentees (teachers) to share skills and improve teaching quality. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) designed the mission and released the NMM Blue Book.

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The Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025 was inaugurated on 1 December 2025 at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi, by Union Minister for Rural Development, and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Around 300 ‘Lakhpati Didis’ (women entrepreneurs) and women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from 25 states are participating through 62 stalls. The festival, running till 9 December 2025, showcases Indian culture, rural products, and traditional cuisine, promoting women’s empowerment under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). The festival highlights the confluence of cultures, flavours, and social fabric of participating states, inspiring rural women and promoting Indian gastronomy.

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India won the silver medal in hockey at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in Ipoh, Malaysia. Belgium defeated India 1-0, with Thibeau Stockbroekx scoring the only goal. This was Belgium’s first trophy in their second appearance at the tournament. India returned after a six-year gap and finished as runners-up for the second consecutive time, having lost the 2019 final to Republic of Korea. India, with five titles, remains the second-most successful team, after Australia who have 10 wins.

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World Computer Literacy Day is observed every year on 2 December to promote digital education and computer awareness. It aims to ensure equal access to computer skills for inclusive social and economic growth. The day highlights the need to bridge the digital divide in a fast-digitising world. It recognises the role of computers in economic development, communication, education, employment, and innovation. It encourages people to adopt technology for learning, productivity, and digital empowerment.

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A nest of the Rock Eagle Owl led the Telangana Forest Department to stop quarrying for over one month to protect the species. It is also called the Indian eagle-owl or Bengal eagle-owl. It is a large horned owl found in hilly scrub forests and rocky areas. The bird is brown-grey with a white throat patch and black stripes. It is mainly found in South Asian countries like India, Nepal, and Pakistan. Its status is Least Concern under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

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Mahaparinirvan Diwas is observed every year on 6 December to mark the death anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. Dr Ambedkar passed away on 6 December 1956 and is remembered for fighting caste discrimination and promoting social justice. Thousands gathered at Chaityabhoomi in Mumbai to pay tributes, with flower petals showered and copies of the Constitution distributed. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other leaders offered floral tributes. The day inspires people to follow his ideals of equality, justice, and democracy.

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The 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit was held in New Delhi and marked the 25th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership signed in 2000. The partnership was upgraded to a Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership in 2010 to deepen long-term cooperation. Both countries adopted the Programme for the Development of Strategic Areas of India–Russia Economic Cooperation till 2030 to diversify trade beyond energy and defence. Leaders set a target to raise bilateral trade to 100 billion US dollars by 2030 from 68.7 billion dollars in 2024–25. Fast-tracked negotiations began for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union to ease trade in goods and services.

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Maharashtra mandated from 2 December 2025 that thermal power plants must blend 5–7% bamboo-based biomass or charcoal with coal under the Maharashtra Bamboo Industry Policy 2025. This makes bamboo a formal part of the state’s energy mix for the first time to cut coal emissions. The government allocated ₹1,534 crore for 2025–2030 and ₹11,797 crore over 20 years to support the transition. Bamboo helps reduce carbon emissions, restore soil, and grow quickly with low inputs. The policy aims to create jobs, boost bamboo industries, and attract green investments and carbon credit markets.

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International Anti-Corruption Day is observed every year on 9 December. It spreads awareness about the harmful effects of corruption on society, governance, development and equality. The theme for 2025 is “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity”. It focuses on the role of youth in promoting honesty and ethical behaviour. It emphasises integrity, accountability and collective action at all levels. It highlights the roles of governments, institutions and citizens in fighting corruption. It encourages students to develop moral values and civic responsibility early in life.

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The 6th National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav – UDBHAV 2025 was successfully held in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, from 3–5 December 2025. It was organised by National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs and hosted by Andhra Pradesh Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society. Telangana topped the overall medal tally at UDBHAV 2025, followed by Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. A total of 105 First Prizes, 105 Second Prizes, 105 Third Prizes, and one Overall State Championship were awarded. All participating students received Participation Certificates in recognition of their efforts.